Year 8 Civics and Citizenship Intro Quiz

Question 1

To change the constitution what needs to happen?

Accepted Answer

A referendum has to be held with a double majority

Question 2

How many levels of Government are there in Australia?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 3

The state level of government is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the answers

Question 4

Who is the current Mayor of Cockburn Council?

Accepted Answer

Logan Howlett

Question 5

What is the proper name for the red house?

Accepted Answer

Senate

Question 6

What position does this person currently hold?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister

Question 7

Who is the current leader of the State Government in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

Mark McGowan

Question 8

How many seats are there in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

150

Question 9

Which level of Government is responsible for rubbish collection, rates and pet licenses?

Accepted Answer

Local

Question 10

What is the Constitution of Australia?

Accepted Answer

A book of rules for how Australia should be governed.

Question 11

In which Federal Electorate will you find Emmanuel Catholic College?

Accepted Answer

Fremantle

Question 12

What is the formal name of the Green House?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives

Question 13

Who is the new Federal member for Fremantle after the 2016 Election?

Accepted Answer

Josh Wilson

Question 14

Which level of Government is responsible for defense, foreign affairs and trade?

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 15

What is the name of the current Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm Turnbull

Question 16

Where is the Federal Parliament located?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Question 17

Who is the current Governor-General?

Accepted Answer

Sir Peter Cosgrove

Question 18

In which State electorate will you find Emmanuel Catholic College?

Accepted Answer

Cockburn

Question 19

On what date did Federation occur?

Accepted Answer

1st Jan 1901

Question 20

How many seats are there in the Senate?

Accepted Answer

76

Questions 20